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Job Title: Chief of Party
Organization: Freedom House
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Regional Director for Africa Programs
About Us:
Freedom House promotes the spread of freedom and democracy around the
world through research, advocacy, and programs that support frontline
activists. We are a leader in identifying threats to freedom through our highly
regarded analytic reports, including Freedom in the World, Freedom of the
Press, Freedom on the Net, and Nations in Transit. With 13 field offices and
two U.S. offices, we support the right of every individual to be free.
world through research, advocacy, and programs that support frontline
activists. We are a leader in identifying threats to freedom through our highly
regarded analytic reports, including Freedom in the World, Freedom of the
Press, Freedom on the Net, and Nations in Transit. With 13 field offices and
two U.S. offices, we support the right of every individual to be free.
Job Summary: The Uganda Chief of Party will be responsible
for leading all areas of program management including strategic design and
implementation, financial management, staff supervision, office management,
communications, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting. Furthermore, the COP
will be responsible for donor relations, advocacy, and fundraising.
for leading all areas of program management including strategic design and
implementation, financial management, staff supervision, office management,
communications, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting. Furthermore, the COP
will be responsible for donor relations, advocacy, and fundraising.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide overall
technical direction and oversight of programmatic activities to support
judicial independence and integrity in Uganda; - Support the COP in the
implementation of programmatic activities aimed at fostering advocacy and
advancing the flow of information in Uganda; - Network and liaise
with consultants, members of the government, civil society organizations,
international and regional bodies, and private funders; - Monitor and evaluate
processes, and write program reports to ensure completion of program
objectives; - Support the COP to
ensure programmatic compliance with USG rules and regulations; - In the COP’s absence,
assume responsibility for the daily operations of the office, which
include but is not limited to: financial management, general office
administration, public relations, and staff management; - In collaboration with
the COP, develop advocacy initiatives to support human rights in Uganda; - Assist the COP with
fundraising, which includes developing concept notes, proposals, budgets,
etc. - Required to travel
extensively to project sites within Uganda and occasionally within the
region; - Perform any other
related duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The candidate should
possess a Master’s degree in political science, international development,
law, or related field; - Demonstrated
experience working with the Judiciary and legal systems in Uganda; - At least five years of
work experience in human rights, rule of law, democracy, or governance
with a particular focus on entrenching multiparty democracy; - At least three years’
experience in providing technical assistance and capacity building
(technical, organizational, and financial management) support to
government institutions and/or CSOs; - Demonstrated expertise
in developing domestic, regional, or international advocacy campaigns to
advance rule of law / human rights; - Strong interpersonal
skills, demonstrated ability to create and maintain effective working
relationships with local partners, government officials, bilateral donors,
as well as in-country and foreign experts; - Demonstrated ability
to mobilize communities and encourage the inclusion of marginalized
groups; - Demonstrated
experience in developing activity work plans, budgets, implementing
programmatic activities, and providing short-term technical assistance; - Knowledge of USAID
rules and regulations, and other donor approaches to civil society
development; - Experience developing
project proposals for USAID, Department of State, European human rights
institutions and private donor organizations; - Strong ability to
communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing; - Ability to use
productivity software such as MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint; and Microsoft
Excel.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates to send a resume, and cover letter
with salary history and desired salary (only candidates who send salary
requirements will be considered for the position)
to: FHproposals@freedomhouse.org or fax at (202) 822-3893, Attention:
FH Proposals, referencing 2013-004 Media Specialist Uganda. Only candidates who
have been selected for an interview will be contacted.
with salary history and desired salary (only candidates who send salary
requirements will be considered for the position)
to: FHproposals@freedomhouse.org or fax at (202) 822-3893, Attention:
FH Proposals, referencing 2013-004 Media Specialist Uganda. Only candidates who
have been selected for an interview will be contacted.
Deadline: 22nd October, 2013
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